VT 1100 C3 Shadow Aero

1998 Honda VT 1100 C3 Shadow Aero Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 1998 Honda VT 1100 C3 Shadow Aero utilizes a 1099 cc (67.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 52 HP (38 kW) at 4,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 84 Nm (62 lb-ft) at 2,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 47.3 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (2,500 rpm) and peak power (4,750 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the VT 1100 C3 Shadow Aero measures 283 kg (624 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.18 HP/kg (5.44 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 725 mm (28.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1998 to 2002, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.